Impressive 18k gold ring features a genuine Greek silver drachm of King Alexander the Great.
Dated from, 336 - 323 BC
Obverse:
Alexander in the guise of the demi-god Hercules (wearing a lion scalp)
Reverse:
Figure of the supreme Greek god Zeus seated on his throne holding a scepter and eagle
Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel
A certificate of authenticity will accompany all purchases.
Height: 9.2 cm (3.7 in)
Width: 4 cm (1.7 in)
High quality Satsuma vase by Kozan; features figural and floral panels with birds in rural settings; panels surrounded by the finest gilt borders and raised diaper work; signed Kozan; excellent condition
Japanese two section tansu, made with Kiri (paulownia) wood with natural finish front drawers, and original black lacquered frame. The piece has pine tree shaped hand-forged iron lock plates, with warabite iron pulls. The locks are incised chrysanthemums and the corner hardware is fan iron plating. The piece holds a side lock box with a large decorative iron chrysanthemum plating and keyhole. Inside the box are two small drawers with triangular plates and round pulls...
Blackware vessel with spout in form of a dignitary's head and relief of feline predators, Moche, ca. 200-500 AD.
An extremely attractive and interesting vessel, Moche blackware with carved cats or panthers and decoration.
Size: 20 cm.
Condition: Choice, minor chip at spout, othervise intact.
Ex Estate sale of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 2003 and since then in a Hessen Collection.
Unusual Japanese gyosho bako tansu (merchant's chest). With original red lacquer finish, this large piece holds three very deep drawers, each with squared kakute iron pulls on stylized pine tree mounts. The top drawer features a large central lock with flying crane motif, while the lower drawers feature chrysanthemum locks. The sides of the tansu also have two handles for traveling.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 22" W x 27" D x 39" H
Kaji-banten worn by a fireman (fire-fighter) with all hand-stitched sashiko. It has katazome (stencil-resist-dye) "gissha", wheels of a cow carriage motif. It has rather rare green lining. In excellent condition except for some wear and rips in the lower front.
19th century. 126cm x 122cm
Charming Japanese kanban (shop sign) hand carved from solid carved Keyaki hardwood with gold gilt lettering. Carved with the image of a snarling bulldog in red lacquer and beige pigments. Shop sign for Bulldog sauce shop.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 36" L x 1" D x 23" H
An English Delft Tile. Well decorated with Christ and the Cross. Liverpool C1760
Diameter of tile 12.7 cm. Good condition.Set into a wood frame
This is an outstanding Japanese cloisonne enamel Teapot or Sake Pot. The workmanship, quality, gilded wires and glow to the enamel show very much like the work from Namikawa Yasuyuki. The enamels and gilding are fabulous. It has a unique fine shape and measures 6" across to the spout. body is a high gloss black ground as well as the lid. These are decorated with various colorful gold wire kites and scrolls. Delicate gilded leaves are scattered about...
Beautiful antique drafting table made by the Washburn Shops at the Worcester Polytecnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, circa late 1800s. It has a black cast iron adjustable base with hand painted legs that are in perfect original condition. The height can be adjusted, as well as the top, which can be angled to any degree. It measures 46" high x 26" wide x 28" when flat. This is not only a beautiful piece of drafting use, but a work of art as well
This is a beautifully decorated satsuma plate by Shizan. As you can see in the images, this rare Meiji Era piece is in excellent condition. The plate measures 4 3/4 inches across.
Chinese zitan wood ink well, with gold flecks throughout the natural graining. The top is carved with geometric patterns and two wells for ink. The opposite side is hand carved with calligraphy inscription.
Dimensions: 6 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 1"
Beautiful oak S roll top desk in great original condition. Made by and signed by Moon Desk Co., Muskgon, Michigan, this lovely desk measures 51" tall x 48" wide x 33" deep. The bottom drawer on the right side pulls out and then turns to reveal deep shelves for files. The inside of the desk has compartments for letters and other items, with a place for pencils also. We've had many roll top desks, but never one just like this one. Its definitely special
Chinese pale white Jade brush washer. hHand-carved into a flattened gourd flanked by beautiful natural flowers and vines.
Republic Period Early 20th Century
Dimensions: 5 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 3/4"
Chinese ceramic water coupe, of a flattened round form with crackle enamel glaze in pale greens and brown. The slightly recessed foot is left is glaze in a pale matte green enamel.
Dimensions: 4 1/4" x 2" H
A Very Rare/Fine Old Korean Bronze Horse Warrant (동마패-銅馬牌):
Choson period, Dated 1731 (Yong Zheng 8 year)
It's s rich and dark brown patina with pale green encrustation.
Yong Zheng 8 (1731) in Yong Zheng perioe (1723-1735), and issued
by the “Sangsowon-尚瑞院” with "Sansowon-尚瑞院製" 款-seal in a square,
a heavy and solid bronze.
It’s in very fine condition with a natural and rich greenish dark patina,
it measures 10.8 cm x 9.4 cm...
A Beautiful Korean Koryo Bronze Pear-Form Bottle/Natural Green Patina-13th/14th C.: Korea, Koryo dynasty, 13th to 14th century.
The bottle with beautiful natural green patina over the body in welling body
cast in the mid-section and shoulder with rings, further repeated on the tall trumphet
shaped neck with lipped mouth, all supported on a high thin foot ring...
All documents and certificates are included.
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Egyptian bi-color faience amulet of Isis. Depicted seated on her throne wearing a headdress consisting of solar disk and horns.
Dimensions: ca. 8,0 cm,
Condition: Perfekt,
Material: Faience,
Century/ Timeframe: New Kingdom,